Supporting Research Commissioning
Carrie SherlockCollege of OptometristsAnne Welsh & Jenny WoodEyes & Vision Specialist Library
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Informal research
Checking references in research proposals For accuracy For relevance For comprehensiveness
Running literature searches “Fishing expeditions”
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Research hubs
Establishing a role for the library From the ground up Relating to internal and external colleagues Managing reputation
Managing time Commitment not over commitment
Rapport with researchers
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College Small Grants Scheme
http://www.college-optometrists.org/index.aspx/pcms/site.education.Researchers.Applied_research.Small_grants.Small_grants_home/
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Application process
Applicant approaches College
Advised to consult librarian
Submits application
Proposal accepted Proposal rejected
Consults
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Getting involved in the process
1. Awareness of project
2. What else can I do, how else can I get involved?
3. Mini needs assessment of the user group
4. Identify principal investigators
5. Iterative and reiterative process
6. Constant review
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Formalising the process
Review of the iPRO programme (2 year) Mandatory to consult librarian over literature
searching? Training sessions
Currently run by a practising optometrist Understanding evidence based literature,
statistics etc Move to co-presenting Expanding topics
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Gaps in the knowledge
Database of Uncertainties about the Effects of Treatments
http://www.library.nhs.uk/Eyes/ViewResource.aspx?resID=297003&tabID=290
Systematic review project - identifying & assessing
systematic reviews since 1997http://www.library.nhs.uk/eyes/page.aspx?pagename=SR
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Research synergy
Higher Education
NHS 3rd Sector
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Assumptions
Don’t assume researchers know their needs Don’t assume they know you exist Don’t assume they know what a librarian
does Don’t assume that you or they know the gaps
in the knowledge Don’t assume that you know the results of a
research project in advance Don’t assume that your skills are not relevant
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Take homes
Make sure that you have the resources to cope with the project
Don’t let your enthusiasm carry you away Remember that your reputation is at stake Networking and communications skills –
building rapport Proactive not reactive Attitudinal shift
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Contact details
Carrie Sherlock ~ [email protected]
Anne Welsh / Jenny Wood ~ [email protected]